Description
This Grilled Shrimp & Avocado Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp mixed greens come together with a zesty lime dressing for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens or arugula
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for dressing)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Grill the Shrimp: Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine greens, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and feta. Top with grilled shrimp.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute the lime juice and olive oil with your favorite vinaigrette.
- For added crunch, sprinkle with toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
